Lab Tech & Phlebotomist – Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

MercyOne; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Dubuque is hiring a Lab Assistant to support multiple laboratory departments. You will assist with collection, processing, analysis and reporting of laboratory tests, ensuring specimens and patient information are handled accurately for timely diagnosis.

Responsibilities include venipunctures, specimen labeling, LIS data entry, and maintaining safety and quality standards in a collaborative hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience and medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks appropriate to patient age.
• Accepts specimens and requisitions and manages add-on orders.
• Identifies patients and specimens using two identifiers and labels containers accordingly.
• Registers and logs specimens in the LIS and scans documentation.
• Performs specimen processing per laboratory protocols and records results.
• Assists in resolving problematic specimens and test orders with staff and clients.
• Follows safety, infection control and chemical-handling procedures.
• Operates laboratory information systems to support data entry and workflow.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

MercyOne Dubuque is hiring a Lab Assistant to support multiple laboratory departments. You will assist with collection, processing, analysis and reporting of laboratory tests, ensuring specimens and patient information are handled accurately for timely diagnosis.

Responsibilities include venipunctures, specimen labeling, LIS data entry, and maintaining safety and quality standards in a collaborative hospital setting.